Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician -
Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician
Role
- Controls Technician
Location
- Raleigh, NC
Job Type
- Contract
Contract Duration- 12-Month Contract
We are seeking Controls Technicians to support the deployment, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across mission-critical data center environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for controls, automation, instrumentation, HVAC, and electrical professionals looking to work on large-scale infrastructure projects in a rapidly growing data center sector.
Key Responsibilities- Install, configure, and commission BMS and EPMS systems.
- Perform point-to-point testing of sensors, controllers, and HMIs.
- Troubleshoot controls, automation, and communication issues.
- Load software and configurations onto controllers, IPCs, and HMIs.
- Install, replace, calibrate, and validate field devices and sensors.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
- Support commissioning and integrated systems testing activities.
- Maintain system graphics, inventory records, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations teams.
- 1-5+ years of experience in Controls, Automation, Instrumentation, HVAC Controls, BAS/BMS, Electrical Systems, or Industrial Automation.
- Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls fundamentals.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with low-voltage systems and industrial controls.
- Experience with BMS/BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Ignition, Schneider EBO, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and TCP/IP networking.
- Experience in Data Centers, Healthcare, Power Generation, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or other Critical Facilities.
- Associate's Degree, Engineering/Automation Degree, Electrical License, HVAC License, or ISA Certification preferred.
The ideal candidate has a balanced understanding of mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and networking, and can work independently in a fast-paced critical facilities environment.
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